Economic Development

What we do

Economic Development focuses on a wide array of economic drivers, including offering employers a well-trained workforce, attracting high-wage jobs, and diversifying the county’s economic base while helping traditional industries like convention, tourism and sports.

SBE division

• The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) division supports the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' goal of connecting small businesses with opportunities for economic growth
• The SBE program is open to eligible businesses located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties with no more than 50 permanent, full-time employees and with maximum gross annual sales of $12 million for construction industry firms and $8 million for other industries

Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp (THEDC)

• THEDC reports - Find the most recent agreement and four quarters' reports for the THEDC. Reports provided per 125.045 F.S.

Frequently requested services and information

• Business Relocation and Expansion Support
• Competitive Sites Information
• Economic Development Innovation Initiative (EDI2)
• Economic reports
• Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
• Entrepreneur Services Support
• Historic Preservation Challenge Grant
• Small Business Encouragement (SBE) Program Information